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J.B. Brown

DB

J.B. Brown came into the league as a 12th-round selection (315th overall) in 1989, drafted out of Maryland. He last played in 2000 with DET, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Last season's 42.1 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 35th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'0", 191#

College

Maryland

Draft

Rd 12, 315th overall (1989)

Seasons

1989–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
30.1

7th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.54
Pass rush×0.3-0.76
Ball skills×0.25-0.73
Run defense×0.2-0.95
Availability×0.1-1.71

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000DET30.13
1999DET42.112

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, J.B. Brown has played in 15 regular-season games, all with DET.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 42.1, in the 35th percentile among DEFs that year.

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 15GB—39.3
Week 16NYJ—39.2
Week 17CHI—39.7

J.B. Brown — common questions

What position does J.B. Brown play?
J.B. Brown is listed as a DB.
Which teams has J.B. Brown played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.B. Brown has played for DET (1999–2000).
Where did J.B. Brown go to college?
J.B. Brown played college football at Maryland.
When was J.B. Brown drafted?
J.B. Brown was selected in round 12, 315th overall, of the 1989 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has J.B. Brown scored?
J.B. Brown has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is J.B. Brown's ScoutIndex Rating?
J.B. Brown rated 30.1 for 2000, the 7th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 12, 1989

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